Role of elected constables
Campbell County voters will decide constable races on November 3, 2026 — Republican William J. Hunt is on the general election ballot for Constable District 3, according to Ballotpedia. Constables are elected peace officers under the Kentucky Constitution, so these down-ballot races effectively put the scope and future of the office before county voters.
What role should elected constables play in Campbell County?
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Sources
Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/William_J._Hunt_(Campbell_County_Constable_District_3,_Kentucky,_candidate_2026)
William J. Hunt (Republican Party) is running for election to the Campbell County Constable District 3 in Kentucky. Hunt is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026.
Positions on this issue · liberal → conservative
- Abolish the constable office and transfer its duties to trained, professional law enforcement agencies.
- Limit constables to serving court papers and strip any active policing powers.
- Keep the office as it is, with its current limited duties and requirements.
- Require more training and let constables take on a broader support role for the sheriff and police.
- Empower constables as full law enforcement officers with wide authority across the county.